Document background
The Consultant Offer Letter is a crucial document used in Pakistan when engaging independent professionals or firms for specific projects or ongoing professional services. This document serves as the formal initiation of a consultancy relationship, carefully structured to comply with Pakistani legal requirements while avoiding the creation of an employer-employee relationship. The letter typically includes essential terms such as scope of work, compensation, duration, and confidentiality obligations, while maintaining the flexibility needed for various consulting arrangements. Used across multiple industries, this document type is particularly important in Pakistan's growing professional services sector, where clear differentiation between consultants and employees is crucial for both legal and tax purposes. The Consultant Offer Letter should be drafted in accordance with the Contract Act 1872 and other relevant Pakistani legislation, ensuring proper protection for both parties while maintaining the independent nature of the consultation relationship.
